Published On: May 26, 2020 04:30 PM NPT By: Aditi Baral
KATHMANDU, May 26 : It has been more than two months since both Nepal and India closed their borders. However, the border areas continue to receive thousands of Nepalis returning home from India. Every person has a story of struggle and pain – all just to return home. The situation along the border reflects a humanitarian crisis in the making. For the past few days, Maggie Dyone, 2015 CNN Hero of the Year and founder of Blink Now Foundation, has been doing her best to lend a helping hand to the people in and around Surkhet.
Published On: May 26, 2020 04:18 PM NPT By: Reuters
KABUL, May 26: The Afghan government urged the Taliban to extend a three-day ceasefire which is due to end on Tuesday night and also announced that it would release 900 prisoners from the insurgent group on Tuesday.
Published On: May 26, 2020 03:20 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, May 26: A meeting of the House of Representatives is currently underway. Lawmakers from various political parties are expressing their views on the contemporary issues including the country's COVID-19 situation.
Published On: May 26, 2020 01:24 PM NPT By: LOKENDRA KHANAL and GANESH BISHU
RUKUM/ BIRENDRANAGAR, May 26: Last year, an athletics event was organized at Chaurjahari Municipality in West Rukum. Nabaraj BK, 19, a resident of Bheri Municipality-4, had also participated in the event.
Published On: May 26, 2020 12:59 PM NPT By: Kunga Hyolmo
KATHMANDU, May 26: President of the main opposition party Nepali Congress, Sher Bhadur Deuba has urged the government of Nepal to ensure the safety of Journalists and media personnel working on the frontline amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published On: May 26, 2020 11:20 AM NPT By: Saurav Rana
With the Covid-19 pandemic bringing the economy to a standstill, many businesses are in immediate need for financial support. The finance committee of the Parliament has recommended the government include a NPR 188 billion financial package in FY2021 budget to mitigate the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the economy. The need is urgent, but the economy is in a tight squeeze and a fiscal stimulus may be easier said than done.
Published On: May 26, 2020 10:20 AM NPT By: Mithilesh Yadav
LAHAN, May 26: Five new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) were confirmed in Siraha district on Monday evening.
Published On: May 26, 2020 09:17 AM NPT By: Nagendra Upadhyaya
SURKHET, May 26: Total number of COVID-19 infected patients in Karnali Province has reached to 23.
Published On: May 26, 2020 07:42 AM NPT By: Ritesh Tripathi
BIRGUNJ, May 26: Once heavily congested with nearly 100 coronavirus (COVID-19) infected patients, Birgunj-based Narayani Hospital has reported recovery of all patients admitted here.
Published On: May 25, 2020 07:32 PM NPT By: Republica
KATHMANDU, May 25: Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has vowed to expand the scope of COVID-19 testing to at least two percent of the country’s population.